Seventh Circle Audio B16-500
dbx 160-style VCA bus/channel compressor module, 500-series format
Compressor / Limiter$349Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Compressor / Limiter
- Description
- dbx 160-style VCA bus/channel compressor module, 500-series format
- Topology
- VCA (THAT Corporation 4305/4301 dynamics IC), dbx 160-style
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- mono insert compressor
- Form factor
- module (API 500-series/Rev G format)
- Connection
- API 500-series (Rev G) lunchbox format
- DSP
- false
- Powered
- true
- Country of manufacture
- USA
Details
Controls: Threshold (-40dBu to +20dBu), Ratio (1:1 to infinite), Makeup Gain (+/-24dB), hard/soft knee switch, program-dependent attack/release, Mix (blend) control, relay-switched 6dB input pad
I/O: 500-series edge connector I/O; optional output transformer (3 variants, +$35-65)
Notes: Clones dbx 160-style VCA compressor circuit (THAT 4305/4301 IC). FLAG: genuine API 500-series-compatible module, will NOT work in SCA's own CH02/PC01 chassis -- distinct from SCA-proprietary-format 'B16' classic-series module. DIY kit includes one fine-pitch SMD part; optional $10 pre-soldering service.